October 26, 2007

Today's Topic:

Superstition

Here some common superstitions in America-

It is bad luck to light three cigarettes with the same match.
It's good luck to find a four-leaf clover.
It's bad luck to pick up a coin if it's tails side up. Good luck comes if it's heads up.
Step on a crack, break your mother's back (Don't step on a crack on a sidewalk or walkway.).
If your nose itches you will soon be kissed by a fool.
It's bad luck if a black cat crosses your path
It's bad luck to walk under a ladder
To break a mirror means 7 years bad luck.

Questions:

What are some superstitions in your country?
What brings good luck?
What brings bad luck?
Are you superstitious? Why or Why not?

Reminders:
Important:
There will be NO tutoring Tuesday October 30 or November 6th.


Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 Homework Help (hot beverages and snacks)
Fridays 4:00-5:30 Conversation Lounge (and dinner).
We always need help with set up and clean up if you have time. Please let us know.
Thank you.

October 19, 2007

This week's topic:

What do you spend the most money on?
What do you wish you could spend more money on?
What was your best "find" or favorite purchase?
Have you ever experienced buyer’s regret?
Is there anything you want to take home from Seattle as a souvenir?
What would you recommend that a tourist buy in your country?
What would you recommend they not buy in your country?
Is bargaining acceptable in your hometown? Do you like to do it? Are you good at it?

Reminders:
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 Homework Help (hot beverages and snacks)
Fridays 4:00-5:30 Conversation Lounge (and dinner).
We always need help with set up and clean up if you have time. Please let us know.
Thank you.

Thank you!

Thank you Marc (Squatch -the Sonics mascot) and family for making our "Unusual Professions" game so fun and interesting!

October 12, 2007

This week's topic is "Unusual Professions"
Questions:
What is the most unusual job you've ever heard of?
If you could have any job in the world what would it be?
What is the worst job you can think of?
What is the best job you can think of ?
When you come this week please press the button for the gym or bang loudly on the side door.
Thank you.

Reminders:
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 Homework Help (hot beverages and snacks)
Fridays 4:00-5:30 Conversation Lounge (and dinner)

We always need help with set up and clean up if you have time. Please let us know.
Thank you.

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